Helen Kelliher
HUNTERSVILLE,NC
Summary
Energetic Pe/Health Teacher with over 15 years of experience in education. Highly skilled in teaching diverse subjects and age groups. Proficient in keeping classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pe Teacher (K-5)
Socrates Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement, and assess IEP plans.
Pe/Health Teacher (K-8)
Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Instructed students using adapted physical education techniques and differentiated instruction to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, and sports/game achievement.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
Pe/Health Teacher (part-time)
Socrates Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Developed and implemented a health education program to help students improve health and well-being.
Adjunct Professor-Sports and Recreation Department
Concordia University
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Pe Teacher (K-8)
21st Century Charter School
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement, and assess IEP plans.
Language Arts/Pe Teacher (K-8)
School District 89
08.2002 - 06.2010
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Education
Chicago State University
Chicago08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL01.2001
Skills
*Energized and passionate about helping others and promoting student-centered learning
*Creative and innovative in educating the whole student
*Skilled at prioritizing workload and multitasking
*Strong communication skills, both verbal an written
*Compassionate, fun-loving, and loyal to my students and team
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students by being nominated by my peers for 'Teacher of the Year'
- Facilitated independent workout planning and fitness tracking by using web-based personal training software
- Continued my education by getting certified in teaching 'intellectually gifted students.'
- Awarded upon Graduation: 'Elementary Education Major of the Year'.
Timeline
Pe Teacher (K-5)
Socrates Academy
08.2023 - Current
Pe/Health Teacher (K-8)
Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
08.2019 - 11.2022
Pe/Health Teacher (part-time)
Socrates Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
Pe Teacher (K-8)
21st Century Charter School
08.2013 - 05.2015
Adjunct Professor-Sports and Recreation Department
Concordia University
01.2012 - 01.2017
Language Arts/Pe Teacher (K-8)
School District 89
08.2002 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Physical Education
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lewis University
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